Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Between 1984 and 1996, Jackie Joyner-Kersee took home six medals in the heptathlon and long jump. She earned the title Greatest Female Athlete of All Time y Sports Illustrated. She quickly became the blueprint for track-and-fields finest. She has served as a member of the USA Track & Field Board of Directors since 2012.
Shannon Miller
Shannon Miller was a part of the women's gymnastics team that took gold in 1996 called the Magnificent Seven. Miller is the all-time leading medalist in gymnastics for the U.S. She attended the University of Houston and Boston College Law School. She went on to teach gymnastics and make celebrities appearances. She is now the president of Shannon Miller Lifestyle and the Shannon Miller Foundation, which promotes healthy living and fighting against childhood obesity.
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